BYO Device
At Sunshine College students are encouraged to bring their own computing device (laptop or tablet) and connect to the school's network.
Students will be able to access programs, like the latest Microsoft Office software.
Sunshine College recommends the following minimum specifications:
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CPU: 2.0 GHz
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RAM: 8 GB
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HDD: 256 GB
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DISPLAY: 1920×1080 (1080p or FHD)
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WIFI: 802.11n
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OS: Windows 11 Home (Do Not Get "Windows 11 S")
MacOS Sonoma (v 14.4.1 or higher);
Students will have to adhere to the College’s Student Management policy and BYOD Policy.
What happens if you need technical support?
DEVICES PURCHASED VIA CENTRECOM
If a student experiences a problem with a device that has been purchased through Centrecom, the following process will occur:
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At recess or lunchtime students can take their device to the IT department. ICT staff will check if it is a software or hardware problem.
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If it is a software problem they will fix the issue. If the issue is a hardware problem, Sunshine College is not responsible and will not fix the problem.
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Our IT department will check if the device is under warranty. If so, they will register a repair request through Centrecom. Centrecom will arrange to visit the school and fix the device. If it is not under warranty the family will need to arrange their own repair.
ALL OTHER DEVICES
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At recess or lunchtime students can take their device to the IT department. ICT staff will check if it is a software or hardware problem.
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If it is a software problem they will fix the issue. If the issue is a hardware problem, Sunshine College is not responsible. The family will need to arrange their own repair.
College ICT staff do not fix any hardware problems other than for school owned devices and DET’s notebook for teachers program.
Need to purchase a device?
Sunshine College has worked with Centre Com to come up with a range of device options suitable for our students.